In this episode of the Get Strong Podcast, Jessie Mershon shares her personal experiences and insights on starting the new year with a positive perspective. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals for 2026, overcoming insecurities in fitness, and taking the first step towards personal growth. Jessie discusses the significance of building consistency and confidence, shrinking goals into manageable tasks, and the power of accountability in achieving success. She also highlights the importance of tracking progress over feelings and encourages listeners to become the strongest version of themselves by taking action, even when feeling scared or uncertain.
takeaways - Everything is about perspective.
- Your perspective can change how you view challenges.
- Setting goals can be intimidating but is essential.
- Everyone feels insecure when starting something new.
- Taking the first step is crucial for progress.
- Confidence comes from taking action, not perfection.
- Shrink your goals to make them manageable.
- Accountability partners can help you stay on track.
- Feelings can mislead you; focus on tangible proof.
- The strongest version of you is built through action.
Chapters
00:00 A New Year, A New Perspective
02:06 Setting Goals for 2026
03:54 Overcoming Insecurities in Fitness
07:56 Taking the First Step
10:42 Building Consistency and Confidence
12:34 Shrinking the Goals
15:44 Borrowing Belief and Accountability
22:22 Tracking Progress Over Feelings
24:41 Becoming the Strongest Version of Yourself
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